Intellectual Property / Information Technology

Creatives and innovators understand how important it is to protect their ideas. From a blueprint for new technology to a work of art, realising the potential of your intellectual property can only be done when it is protected and exploited intelligently. So, how will we work with you to maximise the value of your intellectual property?

What we do

Over the last 50 years providing services in the protection of intellectual property we have worked with many clients from diverse sectors and we will bring all of this experience to bear in our work for you. We have developed a successful methodology for the assessment of your requirements, the proposal of a strategy and reporting on progress. Our specialisations include:-

Trademark and design registration and renewal

Copyright and database rights

Confidentiality agreements

Intellectual property licensing

Intellectual property infringement actions

What we have done for others

Our work in intellectual property spans sectors as diverse as national and international distribution, franchise and license agreements for retail, manufacturing, professional services and sporting bodies. Our portfolio of successful cases include trademark and design registration for national and international clients.

We have had significant successes in prosecution and defence of intellectual property infringement, including breach of copyright, breach of trademark, passing-off and patent infringement of European Patent.

Newbridge Silverware

We have established a long-term relationship with Newbridge Silverware and have taken the time proactively to understand their requirements and the nature of their engagements as fully as possible. Do not be surprised to find our staff at trade shows. They are participating in studying their products and their competitors! 'We have never worked with a company that takes so much time to understand us, their commitment to the relationship is second to none and their work ensures we are on top of IP.'

Other clients we have worked with include:

A major distribution company in relation to the infringement of their intellectual property rights by Chinese imports;

An international company in respect of parallel imports;

A leading Irish company in relation to the seizure and detention of counterfeit products;

Our intellectual property team is led by Elaine McGrath and Laura Graham. Visit our team section to find out more about their qualifications, experience and expertise.